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How Quebec funds disadvantaged schools — and why some say it can hurt kids in need

For nearly 30 years, Quebec has used a system to determine which schools should get extra funding and help based on how disadvantaged they are compared to others. It’s called the Indice de milieu socio-économique (IMSE), a socio-economic background index. But there are questions about the province’s calculation method and …

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NHL’s Islanders raise funds for police officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim’s family

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The New York Islanders are facing questions about a promotion urging hockey fans to donate to …

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Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ fervour, Canada’s top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.

For all the fear over the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country’s biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP), the largest pension fund in the country, announced this week that it has grown to a record …

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Peguis First Nation sues former chief, alleging ‘kickbacks,’ diversion of funds and other ‘corrupt practices’

Peguis First Nation is suing former chief Glenn Hudson over allegations he failed to act in the best interest of the band and financially benefitted from breaches of duty — including claims that he enriched himself, his family and supporters. In a 29-page statement of claim filed Friday with Manitoba’s …

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Sewer stitches up funds for Steinbach food bank with bags made from throwaways

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. One man has meticulously stitched together over 850 bags to sell in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario, …

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Toronto man had to fight GoFundMe to get paid after organizer gambled away funds for his brother’s funeral

In the aftermath of his younger brother’s sudden death last year, Allan Oliver says he was surprised when a family friend set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the funeral. “My first thought was like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe someone would do this for our family,’ ” Oliver told CBC News. His …

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ETFs are outpacing mutual funds despite market volatility. Are rookie retail investors at risk?

Canadian investors are putting more of their money into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to recent data, even as the U.S.-led trade war rocks global stock markets, and some experts say rookie retail investors could be at higher risk.  Net sales of exchange-traded funds — a basket of stocks that can be bought and sold …

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Arvind Kejriwal Funds Misuse Case; Hoardings Scam | AAP Party | दिल्ली कोर्ट बोली- केजरीवाल पर FIR दर्ज करो: सरकारी पैसे के गलत इस्तेमाल का आरोप, प्रचार के लिए बड़े होर्डिंग लगवाए थे

नई दिल्ली50 मिनट पहले कॉपी लिंक दिल्ली के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल शराब घोटाला मामले में जमानत पर हैं। दिल्ली के राउज एवेन्यू कोर्ट ने पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल पर सरकारी पैसों के दुरुपयोग मामले में FIR दर्ज करने के आदेश दिए हैं। केजरीवाल पर आरोप है कि उन्होंने प्रचार …

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Freeland blasts Canadian funds going to ‘Russians at War’ doc: ‘Not right’

Liberal MPs, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, are criticizing the use of public funds for a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that has been called “Russian propaganda.” The film, Russians at War, is having its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday. It was …

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Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches – Winnipeg

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2024 4:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying they are profoundly disappointed and outraged. Communities …

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